Outside the Beltway

Remembering the past; living the future.

In truth, not close to enough.

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.

It’s becoming just another day off work!

My two cents.

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey has some interesting results.

The Biden Administration is pushing for a half measure.

Getting rid of Confederate tributes is long overdue. It ain’t cheap.

“Red Dragon”

Stories of interest/that I am not going to get around to writing more about. (And yes, these are really all open tabs that I want to close).

Vague terms of use.

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.

Asset forfeiture may finally get reined in.

An unintended consequence of the drug trade.

What’s more important, appearances or action?

A legal defense without merit.

Should we reform the way we train a high-tech workforce?

Should the government need a warrant to get information it can buy on the open market?

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

Young Americans are increasingly ruling out those of the other party.

An extremely unlikely scenario.

Ends up that some mature democracies believe in letting legitimate legal proceedings to, well, proceed.

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

What about Biden?

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

The Wall Street Journal failed a key test.

Separating rhetoric from action.

Diving into the structure of Alabama’s districts and highlighting deep problems.

A surprising ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

We’re in uncharted waters.

“In Formation”

This time, it’s the feds.

Thinking about what is predictive as well as the usefulness of historical case studies.